Chapter 541

The BBQ shop was bustling with noise and excitement, steaming hot.

In the air, the charred fragrance of cumin and chili, mixed with the conversations of diners and the clinking of glasses, was full of a vibrant and rough atmosphere of life.

However, all of this seemed to be isolated from Zhang Lei.

He stood blankly on the spot, staring blankly at the girl wearing a JK uniform, smiling like a flower.

His mind was full of that unimaginable identity.

He had worked at Zhongcheng Group for more than 3 years, from the lowest-level sales to the channel business backbone of the Quancheng branch.

And now, the specialist of the headquarters modern channel business department that he had finally climbed into.

He had a very deep understanding of this behemoth with strict hierarchy and intertwined relationships.

Executive Director Tian Chengye was not only the second-largest shareholder of the group but also one of the core figures of the real power faction within the entire group.

It was said that at least half of the current group executive layer had been promoted by him personally.

He was the actual controller of the core revenue sector of the entire group.

Even though he had gradually been delegating power and had introduced new directors like Qin Dechang to balance him.

But his influence and connections, which he had operated for more than ten years within the group, were still significant.

And Tang Song's girlfriend was actually Tian Chengye's daughter—

"Zhang Lei? Zhang Lei!"

Tang Song's voice came from a distant place, pulling him back from his chaotic thoughts.

"Oh, oh! Coming!" Zhang Lei suddenly came back to his senses, subconsciously pinching his own thigh.

"Hiss—"

A clear pain came, proving that everything in front of him wasn't a hallucination.

Zhang Lei stiffly sat back down in the seat opposite Tang Song.

Thinking of his previous complaints and Tang Song's sudden phone call.

A layer of goosebumps rose on his body.

Tang Song calling Tian Jing over, it must—it must mean that!

He had fantasized countless times about climbing up to a "noble person" within the group and rising to the top.

And now, this top-tier "noble person," whom he didn't even dare to dream of, was sitting right in front of him.

Unprecedentedly close.

Just then, a middle-aged man in a dark suit walked over quickly.

"Good evening, Boss, why didn't you tell me in advance when you came!" His face was full of smiles, his tone respectful and carrying a hint of familiarity, "I just heard from the waiter, I thought I heard wrong."

The expression on Xiao Jing's face converged, and she nodded calmly: "Good evening, Manager Wang. I came over to eat something with friends temporarily, this is my boyfriend, Tang Song."

"Mr. Tang, hello!" Manager Wang hurriedly bowed to greet him, then said: "Boss, please wait a moment, I'll serve you two new dishes we just developed immediately, you and your friends can have a taste."

After speaking, he walked toward the back kitchen in a rush.

As his figure disappeared, Xiao Jing immediately returned to her sweet and cute self.

She leaned toward Tang Song, lowered her voice, and said in a coquettish tone: "Song, don't mind it. After all, I'm a major shareholder here, in front of my subordinates, I have to put on a little bit of a boss's air, otherwise, what if they don't listen to me in the future~"

She had a very pleasant perfume scent on her, not the kind of rich floral or fruity scent, but a cool and unique scent mixed with cedar and white musk.

Like the forest after the first snow in winter, clean and carrying a hint of imperceptible detachment.

"Mm, I know." Tang Song looked at this Bai Fumei friend, his eyes flashing with surprise.

He didn't have much contact with Xiao Jing, mainly video and text daily.

Although their relationship was already very intimate, now it seemed that he didn't know her very well.

But this was also normal.

Xiao Jing had received top-tier elite education since she was a child, and in terms of dealing with people and handling complex relationships in different occasions, the "multi-faceted nature" she displayed was actually a manifestation of her personal ability.

And her tone and demeanor just now were indeed very well-handled.

Of course, if she weren't wearing this JK uniform, it would definitely be more appropriate.

Then his gaze moved downward involuntarily.

Under the black pleated skirt were slender legs with smooth lines, wrapped in delicate white silk.

The snow-white absolute territory between the skirt hem and the over-the-knee socks was looming, radiating a fatal temptation under the dim lights of the BBQ shop.

Tang Song took a light breath, then placed his hand gently on her cold absolute territory.

Delicate, smooth, and carrying a hint of coolness, like fine silk, making him unable to put it down.

Tang Song's slender fingers exerted a slight force, "Wearing so little, aren't you cold?"

Feeling the gentle touch of the [Hand of the Male God], Xiao Jing's body trembled slightly, and her fair face instantly became pink and tender.

Shyly: "It—it is a little cold, thank you Song, help me warm it up."

She rubbed her legs lightly, and a flash of excitement and blur passed through her large, round eyes instantly.

She was an absolute hand-control.

The reason she became interested in Tang Song in the first place was because his pair of near-perfect hands precisely poked her sexual fetish.

Looking at Xiao Jing's well-behaved and shy face, feeling the smooth touch of her skin and her proactive cooperation.

Tang Song's breathing became slightly rapid, a bit high from the huge contrast of the other party.

Soon, Manager Wang personally brought a waiter, carrying a steaming BBQ platter over.

Not only top-tier steak, French lamb chops, but also various skewers and seafood.

Manager Wang introduced the dishes enthusiastically again, before respectfully taking his leave.

Xiao Jing picked up the tongs, first picked up a French lamb chop that was grilled to be the most tender, put it to her mouth, and blew on it lightly.

Then she carefully fed it to her boyfriend's mouth, "Song, you try this, I've had it before, it's delicious, ah~"

Looking at her well-behaved and thoughtful appearance, Tang Song smiled and opened his mouth, taking a bite.

The outer skin was charred and crispy, while the meat inside was fresh and juicy, and with one bite, the rich meat fragrance and the fragrance of spices exploded in his mouth instantly.

Tang Song's eyes brightened, "Thank you Xiao Jing, it's delicious."

"As long as you like it." Xiao Jing's eyes instantly curved into two beautiful crescent moons.

Zhang Lei, sitting opposite, felt his eyelids jump wildly uncontrollably, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

He remembered very clearly that over a month ago outside Sinmo Bar, this young lady was full of aura, exceptionally cold, and made people not dare to look directly at her.

But today she had completely changed into a different person.

If the impression wasn't so deep, he would really suspect he had recognized the wrong person.

Just then.

Xiao Jing picked up another piece and handed it to him.

Her voice was sweet and sincere: "Brother Lei, you eat too, and by the way, you can give some suggestions for our shop's new products."

Zhang Lei received the skewer flattered, stuttering: "Th—thank you Miss Tian."

This slightly unfamiliar and awe-filled "Miss Tian" made Tang Song, who was eating lamb chops, pause slightly.

Instantly realizing that Zhang Lei knew Xiao Jing.

This saved him the effort of introducing them.

Xiao Jing blinked her lively large eyes, then a more sweet and pleasant smile bloomed on her face.

"No need to be so polite Brother Lei, you are Song's good friend, that means you are my good friend, just call me Xiao Jing!"

Zhang Lei subconsciously looked at Tang Song opposite, just meeting his eyes that contained a smile.

There was no sense of being high and mighty, or showing off, instead, it was as close as an old classmate as always.

A hot current surged in his heart, and he was so moved he almost cried.

Junior college graduation, family bankruptcy, father sick, girlfriend broke up, miserable work, finally managed to make something of himself, only to be replaced—

These years, he had truly been too miserable, and no one had ever really reached out to help him.

Instead, it was Tang Song, a friend from junior high, who brought him incomparable warmth.

He clenched his fists hard, looking at Xiao Jing opposite, and said in a slightly dry voice: "That—actually, I'm an employee of Zhongcheng Group, I've seen you before."

"Ah?" Xiao Jing blinked, a hint of just-right surprise appearing on her face, "Oh? Really? Where?"

"Over a month ago, at the entrance of Sinmo Bar at Lanfeng International." Zhang Lei tried hard to recall, "At that time I came to be a designated driver for the leader, and happened to see you and Supervisor Qin and the others together—"

"So it was that day, I remember now!" Xiao Jing clapped her hands in sudden realization, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance, "I drank a bit too much that day, just busy chatting with Hua Hua and the others, didn't notice you were there too, Brother Lei, I'm really sorry."

After speaking, she smiled apologetically at Zhang Lei.

Zhang Lei's face instantly flushed, and the grievance and loss of being looked down upon at the company were greatly comforted at this moment.

He hurriedly waved his hand: "You—you are too polite, sigh, I'm just a small character, didn't have a chance to talk to you."

Looking at Tian Jing opposite, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Tang Song's girlfriend is truly excellent!

Not only a top-tier Bai Fumei, but her personality is also so good, simply amazing!

If he had such a girlfriend, he would be willing to break his own ribs to make soup for her!

Xiao Jing smiled lightly, picked up a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on the table, and held it playfully in front of Zhang Lei.

Her tone was sweet and carried a bit of "little adult" seriousness: "I drove here today, so I'll use juice instead of wine to toast Brother Lei.

From today on, we are friends!"

Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment, his face flushed slightly, and his brain felt a bit dizzy.

He scrambled to pick up the beer bottle, then felt the action was too rude, hurriedly put it down, and changed to a glass to pour wine, his movements stiff and awkward.

Tang Song saw this and also smiled and raised his glass.

"Ding~ ding~" The three glasses clinked lightly in the air.

Xiao Jing picked up food for the two while organizing enthusiastically.

She would remember which part of the meat Tang Song liked to eat, and would also carefully pass some that were far away to Zhang Lei from time to time.

Driven by her, the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

The pressure brought to Zhang Lei by the identity gap also dissipated a lot.

After a while.

She seemed to ask casually: "Brother Lei, which department do you work in?"

She was such a clever person.

Although Tang Song hadn't explicitly said it, he specifically called her over, and the intention was self-evident.

She didn't have any dissatisfaction in her heart, instead, she was very happy.

Because this proved that she was an existence in Tang Song's heart who could help him solve problems and had value.

Wasn't this exactly what a "qualified wife" should do?

Zhang Lei hurriedly wiped his hands, straightened his back, and answered in a solemn tone: "I'm in the Modern Channel Business Department of the Food and Beverage Division, our department manager is Liu Huiyang."

"Oh oh, so it's Manager Liu." Xiao Jing nodded, a hint of realization flashing in her eyes.

She had a very good memory, and because she had drunk with them at the bar before, she had some impression of this name.

But it was limited to this, after all, he was just an ordinary middle-level small leader, and she had no interest in these messy things within Zhongcheng Group.

Xiao Jing paused, continuing to say in a tone of chatting between friends: "Your department seems to be doing channel sinking recently, my dad mentioned it a few times, saying a lot of money was spent, but the effect wasn't very ideal.

Brother Lei, you are a frontline salesperson, you must know the situation better than us.

If you have any good ideas or suggestions in the future, you can tell me directly, and I'll help you convey them to my dad.

He likes to hear the truth."

Her words were watertight, both stating her position and giving Zhang Lei enough face.

Zhang Lei's heart beat wildly, a warm current surged from his chest, and his eye sockets were a bit hot.

He was just about to say a few words of gratitude.

Tang Song suddenly spoke: "Xiao Jing, Zhang Lei received a notice from the company HR two days ago, saying he didn't pass the probationary period and is going to be laid off."

The smile on Xiao Jing's face paused, "Ah? What's going on?"

Zhang Lei glanced at Tang Song and took a big gulp of his beer.

Then, he calmly told the simple story of his transfer from the Quancheng branch to the headquarters, then being replaced, and HR notifying him that he didn't pass the probationary period.

Xiao Jing's impression on him was truly too good.

Plus the other party's awesome identity, he already had the confidence in his heart.

"So that's how it is—" Xiao Jing muttered, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure, "Brother Lei, don't worry, this matter is a problem within Zhongcheng Group, you won't be wronged."

Zhang Lei's eye sockets turned red, "Thank you, Xiao Jing! Sorry to trouble you!"

"No need to be so polite Brother Lei, we are all friends, this isn't a trouble for me."

Tang Song patted her leg and whispered: "Xiao Jing, by the way, check and see who arranged for that Ding Furong to come in."

"Mm-hmm, okay!" Xiao Jing nodded, seeing Tang Song was quite concerned, and stood up directly: "I'm going to make a call."

After speaking, she took her phone and walked toward a relatively quiet corner with light steps.

Watching her tall and beautiful figure disappear into the light and shadow.

Zhang Lei took a deep breath, picked up the beer bottle, and filled his glass, the foam surging upward with a "sizzle."

Then he refilled Tang Song's, the liquid clear and bright.

"Tang Song." He raised his glass, his voice carrying unprecedented gratitude and solemnity, "Nothing else to say, it's all in the wine. In the future, as long as there is any place you need me, Zhang Lei, just speak up!"

After speaking, he raised his neck and drank the wine in one gulp.

As if he wanted to swallow all the frustration of these years and the excitement of this moment into his belly.

Tang Song looked at this good buddy from his middle school days, didn't raise his glass immediately, just looked at him quietly until he put down the glass.

He then picked up his own glass, clinked it with his empty glass, and also drank it in one gulp.

On the other side.

Xiao Jing found Qin Hua's contact information and dialed it directly.

Actually, there were many big leaders she could contact, but Qin Hua was her best friend after all, so some things would be easier to say.

And she was a supervisor in the President's Office, well-informed, and familiar with Zhongcheng's internal operations.

"Beep, beep, beep" The phone rang for a long time before being answered.

Qin Hua's low voice came through the receiver: "Hello? Xiao Jing, why are you calling me suddenly?"

"Are you still busy at this hour?"

"I'm telling you, grandma, how can I be as relaxed as you!" Qin Hua complained, "Manager Li is doing some organizational structure optimization again, dragging us to meetings every day, I'm almost bald. Hurry up and say it, what exactly is it, I'm busy here."

Xiao Jing said directly: "In the Modern Channel Business Department, that is, under Liu Huiyang, there is an employee named Zhang Lei, he received a layoff notice two days ago, help me check his information in detail, what exactly went wrong, and who is playing tricks behind his back."

Hearing her words, Qin Hua was stunned: "Specialist in the Modern Channel Department? You even know this kind of low-level employee?"

"Don't worry about that," Xiao Jing's tone was unquestionable, "He definitely cannot leave Zhongcheng. Also, see if he has any chance for promotion now, and how to operate it specifically, I'll find someone."

"Wait!" Qin Hua's voice instantly raised, "Don't tell me this is another job your precious boyfriend found for you? How long have you been dating, and he's been using you! First that Lu Ziyue, now this Zhang Lei, can you be a bit more sober? Or just tell your dad to let him be the CEO of Zhongcheng!"

Xiao Jing's eyebrows raised, and she laughed lightly: "Haha, this isn't using, we are a couple, if I don't help him, who do I help? Besides, Zhongcheng is a stagnant pool now, what development is there? He wouldn't look down on it."

"You—I really admire your love-struck brain!"

Xiao Jing interrupted directly: "My birthday is this weekend, Qingli and the others will all come, remember to arrange your work in advance, don't work overtime that day. Come over half a day early with me, there are many things to prepare."

"Got it!" An angry voice came from the other end of the phone, and then it was hung up.

Listening to the blind tone of the phone hanging up.

Xiao Jing's eyes flickered, and she found another contact and dialed it.

This time, she changed to a sweet and soft voice: "Sister Yang, is it convenient to talk now?"

"Oh, it's like this, I have a friend working in our company's Food and Beverage Division, his name is Zhang Lei, he received a notice from your HR department two days ago, saying he didn't pass the probationary period."

"—It's nothing, I'm just asking, after all, he's my good friend, just want to care about him."

"Mm-hmm, okay, then I'll wait for your call."

"Bye."

Hanging up the phone, a gloomy cold smile flashed across Xiao Jing's lips, but it disappeared in an instant.

Soon she returned to her sweet self, and walked back to the booth with light steps.

"I'm back, sorry for the wait!"

Xiao Jing sat down beside Tang Song well-behaved, just in time to see Zhang Lei's expectant and nervous gaze.

She smiled cleverly and took the initiative to say: "I just made a call to Sister Yang Meiping from the Human Resources Center, she said she will contact you tomorrow."

"Ah! Director Yang! Thank you, thank you Xiao Jing!" A wave of excitement surged on Zhang Lei's face.

He naturally knew Yang Meiping, the Human Resources Director (HRD) of the company, the head of the HR department.

Her weight was much, much stronger than his uncle or manager Liu Huiyang.

Definitely a "big figure" that a low-level employee like him looked up to.

With Director Yang personally taking action, everything would be solved!

Thinking of this, a bright flame that had never been seen before ignited in his eyes.

"Brother Lei, no need to be polite." Xiao Jing said politely, then immediately turned around, shook Tang Song's arm, "Song, there are so many people in the first-floor bathroom, and it's a bit dirty, will you accompany me to the private room on the third floor?"

"Okay, let's go." Tang Song pinched her face and stood up with a smile.

The two greeted Zhang Lei and walked toward the stairs.

Waiters along the way saw Xiao Jing and greeted her respectfully.

The third floor was basically independent private rooms with luxurious decoration, much quieter.

Looking at this familiar environment, Tang Song's gaze was slightly dazed.

More than half a year ago, on the night he got the system, they had team-building here, and he even remembered that private room.

At that time, he had just been "PUA'd" by Director Chen Yunteng, and the results of his hard work had been stolen by the other party.

Single, gaining weight, no car, no house, far away from his white moonlight, he was at the darkest moment of his life.

And then it was game clearance, dreams coming true.

Tang Song looked at this former company goddess beside him, feeling a bit emotional for a moment.

Everything seemed like it was just yesterday, yet it also seemed like a long time had passed.

"We're here, it's this one."

Xiao Jing said softly, pushed open the private room door at the very end, and brought Tang Song in.

Immediately after, with a "click," Xiao Jing locked the door directly.

Turning around, she walked timidly in front of him, her hands nervously clasped in front of her.

Tang Song was stunned, and immediately realized something.

"Tang Song brother, I'm sorry, I didn't know Zhongcheng Group would treat your friend like this. This company has always been managed by my dad, and I have joint responsibility, it's that I didn't care about your situation in advance, which led to Brother Lei being bullied."

She slowly raised her head, pouting her red lips slightly, like a little girl who had done something wrong and was afraid of being scolded by her parents.

"Please punish me—"

After speaking, she turned and walked to the mahogany dining table, held the edge of the table with both hands, bent over, and her body presented a tight and perky arc.

Those slightly bent long legs wrapped in over-the-knee white silk outlined an alluring landscape under the warm yellow spotlights of the private room.

Looking at Xiao Jing's textbook-level posture, Tang Song's eyes couldn't help but twitch, and his breathing became hot.

The inexplicable emotion that had just arisen instantly vanished.

Good fellow, Xiao Jing, you really know how to play!

He stepped forward, his slender hand slowly raised, and then fell heavily.

"Smack!"

The crisp sound echoed in the private room, appearing exceptionally clear.

"Ooh!" Xiao Jing's body trembled violently, "Tang Song brother, I was wrong!"

"Smack!"

Tang Song looked at this fully automatic, white and clean girlfriend in front of him, his breathing becoming more and more rapid.

Damn Xiao Jing! No wonder I always want to hit Lingling when I see her recently, it really was you little pervert who corrupted me!

Must punish her severely!

"Sumimasen!"

Inside the private room, vague human voices came from time to time, mixed with the restaurant's background music.

Outside the window, it was the bustling street with heavy traffic, neon lights flashing.

This intimate act in a semi-public environment brought an indescribable doubled sense of stimulation.

Xiao Jing lay there, her cheeks pressed tightly against the cold mahogany tabletop.

Crystal clear water flowed from the corners of her mouth, and her beautiful large eyes were a bit out of focus.

0...

After a long while.

Xiao Jing's legs went soft and she slipped into the bathroom attached to the private room.

Sitting on the toilet, looking down at her messy, red chest, she was still in a floating state.

She tidied herself up well.

Coming to the sink, she tidied up her slightly messy hairstyle and clothes in an orderly manner.

Dating a boyfriend she hadn't seen in a long time, just looking at his pair of slender and beautiful hands made her feel itchy in her heart, she couldn't calm down at all, just wanted to play with him to her heart's content.

At this moment, satisfied, she in the mirror had her eyes dyed with calmness and wisdom again.

She began to think.

She could feel that since Qin Dechang entered the board of directors, her best friend Qin Hua's attitude toward her had changed subtly.

Of course, the two were still best friends and good friends.

But their interaction had always been led by her.

Qin Hua might have opinions because of her boyfriend, but she would never express it so directly like today, and even be unwilling to handle things well.

And, she keenly felt that Qin Hua might have known the relationship between Zhang Lei and Tang Song long ago.

Otherwise, she hadn't mentioned anything, how could Qin Hua lock the target on Tang Song so quickly?

That complaint just now, seemingly unintentional, was actually actively clearing her relationship.

Xiao Jing actually knew her best friend very well, and even saw through her extremely thoroughly.

But well, it wouldn't be long before everything would return.

She had carefully built such a big stage, let Tang Song appear brilliantly, and even involved big figures like Shangguan Qiuya and Zheng Qiudong indirectly.

By then, at her birthday party, it would definitely be a good show.

As long as Qin Hua sees this show with her own eyes, she will naturally know what is the right thing to do.

Xiao Jing in the mirror, the corners of her lips curled into a lazy and dangerous smile.

So—Tang Song, are you ready?

The next game is led by Xiao Jing~